Ipanema
Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women
These Ipanema Pluma flip-flops for women are lightweight, flexible thong sandals with a slightly raised square-toe design. They feature a supple gel strap with logo, a non-slip footbed with cushioned heel, and a non-skid outer sole, making them suitable for casual wear, beach, pool, and travel. User feedback highlights their packable, versatile nature for trips, though some mention potential sole drying and cracking with long-term use.
- Color
- Caramel
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight women's flip-flops with a caramel gel strap and cushioned footbed.
Lightweight and flexible design, raised square-toe design, supple gel strap, non-slip footbed with cushion heel, non-skid outer sole.
- Color
- Caramel · brown
- Material
- Strap: PVC; Outer sole: PVC
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight and flexible design
- Slightly raised square-toe design
- Supple gel strap with logo
- Non-slip footbed with cushion heel
- Non-skid outer sole
Product Insights
The Ipanema Pluma Caramel Flip-Flop for women delivers all-day comfort through a cushioned heel and textured footbed that prevent sliding, smooth gel straps that avoid chafing, and a stylish caramel square-toe design suitable for dressing up, while being packable and water-resistant; however, the 100% recyclable vegan PVC material is prone to drying and cracking over time, leading to loss of cushioning, possible noise when wet, and requiring maintenance like sanding or conditioning, and sizing offers no half sizes, necessitating use of the foot-length chart.
Verified claims
- Footbed support
- Cushioned heel and textured footbed absorb impact and prevent sliding for all-day comfort per buyers.
- Sizing
- No half sizes; use foot-length chart to ensure correct fit.
- Care
- Buyers report PVC soles dry, crack, and lose cushioning over time.
- Packability
- Buyers say the sandal takes up barely any space in a carry-on.
- Water resistance
- PVC material resists water; sandals dry quickly and rinse clean.
- Comfort
- Smooth gel straps prevent chafing and cushioned heel reduces fatigue.
- Style versatility
- Caramel color and square-toe design allow dressing up for dinner.
- Traction
- Footbed grips wet skin; outsole may need sanding if grime builds up.
- Noise
- PVC sole can make noise when wet, especially after sun exposure causes cracking.
- Brand heritage
- Direct Havaianas competitor since 2001, now in over 100 countries.
- Fashion collaborations
- Collaborated with Gisele Bündchen, Philippe Starck, and Shakira; new designs each season.
- Material
- 100% recyclable vegan PVC; soft from first wear, but some buyers report drying and cracking.
- Brand scale
- Produced in Brazil at 250M-pair annual scale and sold in 100+ countries
- Celebrity collaborations
- Ipanema has collaborated with Gisele Bündchen, Philippe Starck, and Shakira.
- Strap repair
- A bread tag around the strap plug stops the strap pulling through.
- Sole cracking
- A squeaking sole when wet signals PVC drying; fix with conditioner or contact cement.
- Outsole grip
- Lightly sand the outsole with 50-grit sandpaper to restore grip on wet surfaces.
Product record
- Title
- Pluma Caramel Flip-Flops Women
- Brand
- Ipanema
- Price
- 32 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Top-down view of a pair of caramel-colored flip-flops with textured footbeds and translucent V-shaped straps; circular embossed brand and comfort text visible on each footbed near the heel.
- Overall shape and viewA pair of flip-flops shown from above, arranged side-by-side with toes toward the top of the image; square-oval shaped footbeds with gently rounded heels.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.94 (high) - Footbed textureCaramel-colored footbeds embossed with a repeating small rounded-square pattern covering the full contact surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high) - Strap material and shapeTranslucent glossy V-shaped straps in a slightly darker caramel-brown tone that connect at a toe post and attach at two side anchor points on each footbed.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high) - Toe post constructionNarrow molded toe post visible at the junction of the V straps entering the footbed near the top center of each sandal.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.16 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel embossingCircular embossed stamp near each heel containing concentric rings of text and a central scripted word.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.73 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.73 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Strap side detailSmall metallic or shiny decorative element attached to the outer side of each strap near the anchoring point, showing tiny raised lettering or marking.Partial
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.08 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.84 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.16 (medium) - Heel stamp legible text“SOFT COMFORT”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Heel stamp legible brand script“Ipanema”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.81 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Heel stamp lower text“SUPER LEVE”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.86 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio top-down product photo on a light gray background with soft shadowing; even diffuse lighting and slight drop shadows to the lower-right of each sandal.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray seamless background with the pair centered and small soft shadows cast below and slightly to the right of each sandal.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down orthographic composition with both sandals fully visible and cropped only by small margins at the outer edges.
- LightingDiffuse studio lighting producing minimal specular highlights on the glossy straps and even illumination across footbeds.
Colors
caramel tan· footbed#DD9A74translucent warm brown· straps#CCA493- Overall shape and viewA pair of flip-flops shown from above, arranged side-by-side with toes toward the top of the image; square-oval shaped footbeds with gently rounded heels.
- 02
Product
Side profile of a single right-foot flip-flop showing a flat caramel-colored molded sole and a translucent pearlescent toe-strap with a small script logo on the outer strap.
- Overall silhouetteLow-profile flip-flop shown in full side profile with a gently contoured footbed and a shallow platform sole.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.66 · w 0.94 · h 0.20 (high) - Sole material and finishOne-piece molded sole with a smooth matte finish on the vertical sidewall and a slightly textured footbed surface pattern.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.94 · h 0.12 (high) - Toe post and strap constructionSingle Y-shaped toe-strap assembled with a narrow toe post that inserts into the footbed; strap is a hollow translucent tubular material.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.62 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Outer strap logo“Small raised script logo printed on the outer side of the strap reading 'Ipanema'.”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (medium) - Footbed patternShallow repeating geometric pattern embossed into the footbed surface across the visible portion.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Product photographed against a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the sole; centered horizontal composition showing full side profile.
- Background and stagingEven, light gray studio background with a soft drop shadow under the sole that anchors the product.
- Shot compositionSide view centered horizontally with large empty space above the product and the shoe positioned along the lower third of the frame.
Colors
caramel· sole#D3895Epearlescent beige· strap#D4C4B4- Overall silhouetteLow-profile flip-flop shown in full side profile with a gently contoured footbed and a shallow platform sole.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Comfortable
Comfortable, light and stylish with that square toe.
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/Brazil, r/HerOneBagReddit users view Ipanema sandals as a lightweight, versatile, and comfortable travel flip-flop, though some note durability concerns like soles drying and cracking.
Travel-focused users praise the lightweight, packable design and versatility, while a user from r/Brazil warns about soles drying and cracking. Overall slightly positive but with caution.
Themes
Use Cases
- Travel sandal (lightweight, packable, beach to dinner)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Havaianas
Some users find Ipanema more comfortable and a budget-friendly alternative, though durability concerns exist.
Source Threads
Durability concern about Ipanema soles
Never. Ipanema's soles will dry and crack. Also, if wet, it will make fart noises
u/[deleted]r/BrazilView thread →
Ipanema sandals as versatile travel footwear
Likewise for Ipanema sandals. They are getting a little harder to find these days but Nordstrom still carries them. Very thin and lightweight, and basically rubber flip flop material so perfect for showers, pools, and beaches, but also cute and dressy enough to wear to dinner. They go with me on almost every trip because they take up barely any space/weight.
u/Past-Wishboner/HerOneBagView thread →